| 词条 | Pretty Persuasion (song) |
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| name = Pretty Persuasion | cover = Pretty Persuasion single label.jpg | alt = | caption = Label to 12" promotional single, backed by "(Don't Go Back to) Rockville" | type = promotional single | artist = R.E.M. | album = Reckoning | released = April 9, 1984 | format = | recorded = December 1983 – January 1984 | studio = | venue = | genre = Alternative rock | length = 3:50 | label = I.R.S. | writer = {{hlist|Bill Berry|Peter Buck|Mike Mills|Michael Stipe}} | producer = {{hlist|Mitch Easter|Don Dixon}} }} "Pretty Persuasion" is a song by R.E.M. that was first released on the band's 1984 album Reckoning. It was released as a promotional single and reached number 44 on Billboard's Rock Tracks chart.[1] According to R.E.M. biographer Tony Fletcher, it is often regarded as "the 'archetypal' R.E.M. anthem".[2] Although not released commercially until 1984, R.E.M. performed "Pretty Persuasion" live in concert as early as 1980 and 1981.[2][3] A live version of the song was recorded for the band's 1983 debut album Murmur but was not released on that album, although the recording was eventually included as a bonus track on a 1992 release of Reckoning.[4] Producer Mitch Easter wanted to record the song again for Reckoning but the band, particularly lead singer Michael Stipe who no longer liked the song, was initially reluctant.[3] They eventually agreed to a multi-track studio recording for Reckoning due to the popularity of the song live with fans.[4][5] Allmusic critic Bill Janovitz describes the lyrics as "an anti-consumerism take on advertising."[6] The song makes the point right away with the lines: It's what I want Hurry and buy All has been tried Follow reason and buy.[6] As with many R.E.M. songs, the refrain, "He's got pretty persuasion/She's got pretty persuasion/God damn your confusion" is, as described by Fletcher, concise and repetitive.[2] R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck has stated that the song was originally inspired by a dream Stipe had.[2][5] In the dream, Stipe was photographing the Rolling Stones for the cover of their last single, which in the dream was entitled "Pretty Persuasion".[2][5] The song begins with a guitar riff based on descending arpeggios.[2] Easter has noted a musical similarity to Todd Rundgren's 1972 song "Couldn't I Just Tell You" and thinks the earlier song provided some inspiration for "Pretty Persuasion".[3][4] Janovitz notes similarities with songs by The Byrds.[6] These include the guitar riffs, which although played on two six-string guitars, produce an "electric-guitar jangle" similar to that achieved by The Byrds' Roger McGuinn on his 12-string Rickenbacker guitar.[6] They also include the multi-track vocals by Stipe and bassist Mike Mills, which evoke The Byrds' vocal harmonies.[6] However, the vocals on "Pretty Persuasion" are not precisely enunciated, making the lyrics difficult to decipher at times.[2][6] Spin critics Eric Weisbard and Craig Marks described "Pretty Persuasion" as "a great rocker."[7]In addition to being played live in the early portion of R.E.M.'s career, "Pretty Persuasion" was included in the live set as late as 2007 and 2008.[2] Fletcher regards it as one of the songs that influenced R.E.M.'s 2008 album Accelerate.[2] A live version from this tour was released on the 2009 live album Live at the Olympia.[6] "Pretty Persuasion" has also been included on several of R.E.M.'s compilation albums, including The Best of R.E.M. in 1991 and And I Feel Fine... The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982–1987 in 2006.[6] Music VideoThis song, and others from the album, is part of a short film called "Left of Reckoning", directed by James Herbert. The four-minute clip has the band wandering around folk artist R.A. Miller's Whirligig Farm in Rabbittown, Georgia. References1. ^{{cite book|title=Joel Whitburn Presents Rock Tracks 1981-2008|page=210|editor=Whitburn, J.|year=2008|publisher=Hal Leonard|isbn= 9780898201741}} {{R.E.M.}}2. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 {{cite book|title=Perfect Circle: The Story of REM|author=Fletchger, T.|year=2013|publisher=Omnibus Press|isbn=9781780386980}} 3. ^1 2 {{cite book|title=R.E.M.: Fiction: An Alternative Biography|author=Buckley, D.|pages=111, 162|year=2012|publisher=Random House|isbn= 9781448132461}} 4. ^1 2 {{cite book|title=R.E.M Inside Out: The Story Behind Every Song|author=Rosen, C.|pages=38–39|year=1997|publisher=Thunder's Mouth Press|isbn=9781560251774}} 5. ^1 2 {{cite book|title=Reveal: The Story of R.E.M.|author=Black, J.|page=92|year=2004|publisher=Backbeat Books|isbn= 0879307765}} 6. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 {{cite web|title=Pretty Persuasion|author=Janovitz, B.|url=http://www.allmusic.com/song/pretty-persuasion-mt0034212661|publisher=Allmusic|accessdate=2015-06-17}} 7. ^{{cite book|title=Spin Alternative Record Guide|author1=Wiesberd, E. |author2=Marks, C. |lastauthoramp=yes |year=1995|publisher=Vintage Books|isbn= 9780679755746}} 8 : 1984 songs|R.E.M. songs|Songs written by Bill Berry|Songs written by Michael Stipe|Songs written by Peter Buck|Songs written by Mike Mills|Song recordings produced by Mitch Easter|Song recordings produced by Don Dixon (musician) |
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